Mid Century Modern Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp in the Kovacs' Style. C 1970s
By George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp in the George Kovacs' Style.
Chrome
Kovacs Chrome Stacked Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stacked ball caterpillar styled chrome table lamp with a high gloss black barrel shade.
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Hanover, MA
Knock out vintage stacked chrome ball table lamp attributed to George Kovacs.
Chrome, Steel
George Kovacs Attr. Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome table lamps attributed to George Kovacs. Four stacked chromed steel balls with a black lacquered metal base. Single socket, similar to designs by Laurel Lamp. Sold sans shade.
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Kovacs Stacked Ball Chrome Gunmetal Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Kovacs Stacked Ball Chrome Gunmetal Table Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century.
Chrome
$597Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-century Stacked Graduating Crystal Ball Table Lamps w/ Chrome Base, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of mid-century modern stacking crystal graduating three ball table lamps with chrome base.
Crystal
$1,800 / set
Pair Stacked Crystal Glass Ball Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely crafted crystal glass table lamps measuring 26 1/2 by 7 by 5 inches with chrome plated hardware. Apparently unsigned and in excellent condition.
Art Glass
Art Deco Conical Uplight Table Lamp in Chrome with Stacked Glass Ball Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Conical Uplight in Chrome originates from the United States Circa 1935. An embodiment of Art Deco, the piece is an excellent example of elegant sculptural detailing and...
Chrome
$586Sale Price|40% Off
Large Stacked Three Large Crystal Ball Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Modern stacking large crystal three ball table lamp on a chrome base.
Crystal
Chrome Ball Lamp Attributed to Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Stacked chrome ball table lamp, attributed to Kovacs Lighting.
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Stacked Ball Table Lamps with New RH Shades
By George Kovacs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous high quality pair of stacked ball, which are literally true stacked balls since they are all separate pieces from one another. Good weight and in very good vintage condition...
Steel, Chrome
Outstanding Pair of Vintage Stacked Blown Glass Ball Murano Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of vintage Murano lamps, circa 1970. Comprised of a series of blown glass balls, fabulous color and pattern introduced via reverse paint. Atop the original thick Luci...
Chrome, Nickel
Chrome Stacked Ball Lamp by George Kovacs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage George Kovac chrome "stacked ball" table lamp.
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Stacked Ball Lamps, by George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of 1960s stacked ball lamps by George Kovacs. Rewired, with double "S" sockets with chain pulls. Paper shades (18" diameter). Dimensions are to top of lamp finial. So...
Chrome
Unavailable
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Pr George Kovacs Silver Chrome Plate Stacking Ball Table Lamps & Black Wood Base
By George Kovacs
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern stacking chrome plated ball and black wood base table lamps by George Kovaks.
Chrome
1960s Chrome and Glass "Bubble" Table Floor Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960" Chrome ball and glass 55" inch table floor lamp, attributed to Laurel, circa 1960'Ss.
Chrome
Pair Stacked Chrome Ball Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
A great pair of modernist stacked ball lamps. A clean parzinger style look. Original California makers label.
Chrome
Robert Sonneman Mid Century Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robert Sonneman mid century stacked chrome ball table lamp This piece measures: 6 wide x 6 deep x 32 inches high and weighs 4.3 pounds Excellent vintage condition Each lamp ...
Chrome
Pair of Stacked Chrome Sphere Table Lamps by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of large diameter stacked chrome ball table lamps by Laurel.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1970s Large Kovacs Chrome Stacked Ball Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large table lamp made of 4 stacked balls in chrome finish from the 1970s, by George Kovacs. Newly rewired with clear cord. Measures: 7" diameter x 25.75" height.
Metal, Chrome
George Kovacs WStyle Chrome Stacked Ball Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Naples, IT
This lamp attracts attention with its polished chrome base and complementary lampshade design. The base is made up of stacked circular metal shapes that appear to blend together. The...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern George Kovacs Stacked Chrome Ball Table Lamp, 1970s
By George Kovacs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulous, stacked chrome ball table lamp by George Kovacs, circa 1970s.
Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Stacked Chrome Ball Lamps by Kovacs
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage George Kovacs table lamps. The body of each is in the form of four stacked chrome balls.
Chrome
Pair of Modern Chrome Lime Green Stacked Ball Table Lamps USA, circa 1970
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A pair of modern chrome lime green stacked ball table lamps, USA, circa 1970 Lime green ceramic balls, with chrome hardware.
Chrome
Chrome ball lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Stacked chrome ball lamps by Laurel.
George Kovacs Stacked Ball Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice George Kovacs designed lamp with a black shade.
Chrome
Black Glass and Chrome triple ball table lamp
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sleek modern table lamp in black glass stacked balls with chrome fittings
Chrome
A Mid Century Pair of Glass and Chrome Ball Table Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of glass and chrome stacked four ball table lamps. The balls are in ascending order.
Chrome
Pair Mid Century George Kovacs Style Stacked Ball Orange Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair Mid Century Stacked Ball Caterpillar Orange Lamps in the style of George Kovacs. Lamps are mounted on circular chrome bases. They have been rewired. Measures 22” to bottom of th...
Chrome
Pair of Black Chrome Ball Lamps by Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful graphic stacked ball lamps by George Kovacs. Each lamp has three black ceramic balls (6 inch diameter) with bright chrome spacer disks and chrome base (7 inch diameter). He...
George Kovacs Ball Table Lamps
By George Kovacs
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of dark yellow stacking ball table lamps with chrome bases and shafts topped with bone white linen shades, manufactured by the George Kovacs Lighting Company.
Pair of 1960s Yellow Stacked Ball Lamps in the Style of George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
These striking lemon-yellow lamps are in a similar style to the stacked ball table lamps designed by George Kovacs.
Chrome
Mod Orange Sacked Ball Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Astoria, NY
Mod orange enameled metal "Stacked Ball" table lamps on a circular chrome base.
Metal, Enamel
Laurel chrome lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Stacked chrome ball lamps by Laurel.
Chrome
XL Midcentury Chrome and opal glass table lamps, 1970s
By George Kovacs
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
This striking pair of 1970s chrome stacked ball lamps, attributed to George Kovacs, showcases a playful yet sleek design. The lamps feature a series of polished chrome spheres, stack...
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern George Kovacs Brass Stacked Ball Chrome Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare brass stacked ball floor lamp/table designed by George Kovacs circa 1969. Floating 16" glass table top above ball stack. Perfect design for any style decor. (shade not include...
Brass
Pair of Frosted Glass Ball Lamps
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Hand blown frosted glass stacked ball lamps on a chrome base - measured base to socket
Glass
Pair of Vintage Sculptural Chrome and Brass Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb pair of vintage stacked disk lamps in chrome and brass, circa 1970. The components of these stylish pieces have aged to absolute perfection and display fabulous patina. Dr...
Brass, Chrome
Mid Century George Kovacs Chrome 'Caterpillar' Lamps - a Pair
By George Kovacs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid century chrome "caterpillar" lamps attributed to George Kovacs. Stacked ball form silhouette. Smaller in scale, as seen compared to a larger version in the last photo. ...
Chrome
Pair of Chic 1960's Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of chic chrome stacked ball lamps with original black patent shades.
Chrome
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
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If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
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